Isn't it amazing how good they are at blending in.
Tortoise hats?
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Isn't it amazing how good they are at blending in.
You aren't kidding. I can't tell you how many panic attacks I had looking for him. Calling the hubby and son out to look too. Then, there he is, barely hiding. Oh, yea, something like these cozies would have helped a lot.
Still would worry that that torts would eat them, or they'd get tangled in something.
The balloon would probably get caught on something too.
But they wouldn't have a heat problem or block the UVB absorption through the skin.
I think it's one of those things done for the benefit of the owners, rather than with consideration for the tortoise.
The balloon would probably get caught on something too.
But they wouldn't have a heat problem or block the UVB absorption through the skin.
I think it's one of those things done for the benefit of the owners, rather than with consideration for the tortoise.
Hey! Fred fully enjoyed his pasture romp about. He got to traverse hills and ditches and meet snakes and birds. All while I kicked back on the back patio. Had he got close to the property line where the brush is unruly and wild I would have gone and gotten him.
Hills and birds, maybe, but ditches and snakes and I think Tidgy would be using the balloon to escape.
But fair enough, I can see the benefit here.
But fair enough, I can see the benefit here.
I've only let them out on pasture free of horses for the year. Many horse workers are poison to tortoises and what self respecting tortoise could pass on the opportunity to take a bite or two out of grazers poop? Ya know? Ok. Seems we've derailed this thread. Back to tortoise hats. Seen any tortoise cowboy hats?
...I see nothing wrong with tortoise hats. 
Or Fezes
I like this idea much better. I like it.
To me, only okay for birthday. Not everyday.
I agree with that, Adam. Couln't a tort eat parts of that hat? Couldn't it get too hot? Wouldn't the hat annoy the tort?
Keep in mind, these are nit kept on 24/7, and so they can still have time to get their UVB in. Also these are adult tortoises not hatchlings with their high UVB needs.
I would bet most tortoises never even notice they are wearing them. Much like mine running around with a deep mud layer on their shells. As for the heat, I can not imagine humans being out with their tortoises any time wearing one of these would make the tortoise too hot.
Eating them... well would be hard for the tortoise to turn around, get a hold of and then chew the yarn. Yarn is fairly strong too. Plus the human would catch them if they are watching at all.
Fair enough, let's assume the tort cannot reach the hat and consequently would not be able to eat it/part of it, but would it not feel it?
They have no nerves in their shells so it's unlikely
For once I am glad my wife doesn't participate in this forum. She dresses up our dogs. I am sure she would have my poor tortoises embarrassed in their new duds.
And what's her email address? LOL
Cj001
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I love the hamburger one!! I'd say these are strictly for photograph purposes. Put it on, snap a pic, take it off, and have a cute photo of your tortoise in a hat. While I'm not sure I'd purchase one for such a short wearing, I can see making something like this for fun I mean who can look at that hamburger tortoise and not smile?
I mean who can look at that hamburger tortoise and not smile?
alex_ornelas
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I think they r adorable for our amusement
ladyengineer
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Love the balloon idea, I saw something like this when Pegasus was tiny and decided if I tried that he might fly away (he was about 5cm long...) so I tried this...
Works AMAZINGLY well, he's easy to find when he wanders into a flowerbed, and doesn't blend in so much. CHEAP too, cost of rainbow ribbon: £1. Ability to find tortoise: Priceless.
A potential issue I see is a tortoise may accidentally eat part of it if the hat should slide off or one of the decorations on the hat falls off. An easily mitigated risk by simply supervising the tortoise while it's wearing the hat though.
